Medical Assistant Specialist - Cancer Services - 138505

Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant Specialist performs a variety of work duties that require specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations of The Joint Commission (TJC). These duties also include, but are not limited to: environmental care functions, equipment/supply management and cleaning/disinfecting the environment, management of liquid next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing orders. Incumbents may also provide routine or back-up front office services.

The Medical Assistant Specialist serves as a liquid next-generation sequencing resource to cross-departmental multi-disciplinary teams across cancer services. Key responsibilities include providing next-generation sequencing testing direction to the multi-disciplinary team, coordination of liquid next-generation sequencing test collections, oversight of the shipping process, and primary liaison between third-party agencies and the multidisciplinary team. The Medical Assistant Specialist initiates and participates in improvement efforts that directly impact NGS testing needs across cancer services. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Three (3) years of Medical Assistant experience.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics.

• Requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands, and the ability to work in a team environment.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Three (3) years of working with oncology patients in the ambulatory care setting.

• Knowledge of lab safety fundamentals.

• Knowledge of shipping and handling of biological substances.

• Knowledge of liquid molecular next-generation sequencing vendor portal management.

• Knowledge of coordinating liquid next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.